General Engineer

Naval Sea Systems Command•Dahlgren, VA

About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer, and actual vacancies may or may not be filled. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section to be considered. Applicants who respond to the flyer will not receive Notice of Result letters. The General Engineer will manage the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) design and development engineering process, participate in and assist with design and production reviews, and define and defend funding needed for future development and sustaining engineering activities. The role interfaces with the Ballistic Missile Defense engineering community and maintains direct relationships with senior officials. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) level managing technical operations for complex weapons systems as a professional engineer. Applicants must also meet the professional engineering education or qualifying registration, examination, or coursework alternatives described in the posting. The role requires a security clearance and may involve travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites. This is a federal Department of the Navy position covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). The employee must obtain the applicable certification and Continuous Learning points within established timeframes. The position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program, and several vacancies may be filled. Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility and position type.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
Must meet applicable restrictions for appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement to a civilian DoD position; males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty; failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, including Continuous Learning points, within established timeframes.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) level in federal service or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, managing technical operations for complex weapons systems as a professional engineer.
Must satisfy an engineering education or alternative qualification pathway: an acceptable professional engineering degree; current EI, EIT, or PE registration or licensure; successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering examination or another qualifying written examination; at least 60 semester hours of specified physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and engineering coursework; or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Responsibilities

Manage the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) design and development engineering process.
Participate in and assist with the design and production review process.
Define and defend the funding required to carry out future development and sustaining engineering activities to higher authority.
Interface with the Ballistic Missile Defense engineering community and maintain direct relationships with senior officials.